Thessaloniki gets ready for its metro launch in November
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
Part of the larger strategy to reinvent the city in terms of healthier living
Earlier this week, the municipal website of Norrköping shone the light on a new initiative that is taking place in that Swedish city. Inspired by the coming summer, the local authorities are keen to encourage their neighbours to get active and for this purpose they have published a magazine, which is specially dedicated to the theme of movement and activity. It carries the title Sätt Norrköping i rörelse, which in English means ‘Set Norrköping in motion’.
Most people nowadays tend to ignore the harmful effects of a sedentary lifestyle. Even in a society, such as the Swedish, which is known as being lovers of the outdoors (no matter the season), the trends are alarming. Although most people there are aware of the positive effects of moving, Swedes are moving less and less. In the country, only two out of ten children move enough, according to Norrköping’s web portal.
“When we are physically active, we strengthen our skeleton and build muscle. And we know that regular exercise and training reduces the risk of various diseases such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and obesity,” explained Sara Birgersson, public health strategist at the municipal board's office.
Mental health is also positively influenced by movement and exercising. All of these factors led to the Municipality of Norrköping’s decision to start publishing a magazine dedicated exclusively to motion.
It is available online at the municipal website, where it can be viewed in an interactive format that allows page-turning and playing embedded videos. The first issue of the digital magazine shows residents engaging in different activities.
It also features an interview with Carolina Klüft – one of the most accomplished Swedish athletes having won all the most prestigious titles in her discipline: Olympic, World Outdoor, World Indoor, European Outdoor and European Indoor. Nowadays, she is the Operations Manager at the Generation PEP non-profit, whose goal is to stimulate a popular movement among children and young people to embrace physical activity.
If you want to keep up with how European cities and regions are changing, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass
Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape
The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
The 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns (ESCT) sets the stage for stronger cooperation between the EU, national and local level to fast track Europe's transition to climate neutrality.
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region
Despite its church-y name, the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds
Urban dwellers across the EU are having a say in making their surroundings friendlier to people and the environment.
Forests in the EU can help green the European construction industry and bolster a continent-wide push for architectural improvements.
Apply by 10 November and do your part for the transformation of European public spaces
An interview with the Mayor of a Polish city that seeks to reinvent itself
An interview with the newly elected ICLEI President and Mayor of Malmö
A conversation with the Mayor of Lisbon about the spirit and dimensions of innovation present in the Portuguese capital